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Name: Authentic Tamales de Queso con Carne y Verduras Recipe from Nicaragua
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 1 cup masa harina (corn flour); 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups warm water; 1/2 pound shredded pork or beef (cooked and drained); 1 cup finely chopped white cheese (Queso Blanco or similar); 1 cup mixed vegetables (peppers, zucchini, carrots, onions, diced); 12 corn husks (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)

Tamales de Queso con Carne y Verduras

Nicaragua

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Cheese tamales with meat and vegetables, wrapped in corn husks, often served during celebrations and holidays.

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